Franck R. Havenner

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Franck R. Havenner

U.S.A.

Party Republican;Progressive;Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 20, 1882
Date of Death July 24, 1967 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Franck R. Havenner holds a strong educational background, having attended Columbian College and Stanford University. He began his career as a journalist in San Francisco and later served as private secretary to Senator Hiram Johnson. Havenner spent nearly two decades on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, culminating in his election as its president in 1935. During his tenure, he championed public power initiatives, specifically advocating for the implementation of the Raker Act of 1913 to bring public power to San Francisco.

Political Ideas

Franck R. Havenner's political philosophy is marked by a unique blend of progressive economic advocacy and localized governance. His persistent efforts to implement public power initiatives, particularly through the Raker Act of 1913, reveal a commitment to regional economic empowerment. Despite his progressive stance on public utilities, Havenner's strategic alignments and policy choices often exhibit an unexpected pragmatism, balancing idealistic goals with practical regional considerations. His rhetorical style tends to emphasize community-centric governance, suggesting a deeply rooted belief in the power of local institutions to drive broader change.

Campaigns
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1952

83,748 votes (45.00%)

Loss

Winner: William S. Mailliard

1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1950

83,078 votes (67.20%)

Win
1948: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1948

73,704 votes (51.00%)

Win
1946: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1946

60,655 votes (52.90%)

Win
1944: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1944

73,582 votes (50.10%)

Win
1940: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1940

61,341 votes (44.40%)

Loss

Winner: Thomas Rolph

1938: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1938

64,452 votes (61.20%)

Win
1936: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1936

64,063 votes (58.50%)

Win